Pier
/pɪə/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:7 pts4 letters
Definition of Pier
noun
- A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
- A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
- A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.
- A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
- A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
Anagrams of Pier
Letter Values
p3
i1
e1
r1
Total: 6 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pier
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pier"
Pier is a 4-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "pier" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Pier" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pier" is a low-scoring word.